#300: Food Freedom, Mindset Shifts, and Thriving With T1D - Cecily Lopez

Cecily Lopez is a wellness advocate, visual storyteller, and the founder of Trinity Grace Photography, LLC. She has been living with Type 1 diabetes for nearly nine years, and a few years into that journey was also diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Facing both conditions taught her how strong and capable the body can be and inspired her passion for advocacy.Cecily is dedicated to sharing what she’s learned about navigating chronic illness, listening to the body, and finding healing through rest, gratitude, and community. She is especially passionate about creating space for people who feel unseen in their health journeys, reminding them that everyone deserves to be heard and supported.Outside of advocacy and photography, Cecily is a wife, mom, and dog mama. She also loves cooking, coffee, books, and movement—whether it’s yoga, pilates, kickboxing, or a good run.Key TakeawaysFood freedom — Why you don’t need to fear or feel guilt around food choices.Mindset shifts — How Cecily reframed her relationship with diabetes and health.Resilience through challenges — Lessons from navigating both T1D and thyroid cancer.Listening to your body — Rest, gratitude, and self-awareness as tools for healing.Community support — Why creating space for unseen voices matters.Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode📸 Follow Cecily Lopez on Instagram: 💬 Learn more about Cecily’s work: Trinity Grace Photography, LLC📝 Learn more about the T1D Exchange Registry: Join HereAbout the HostHi, I’m Coach Ken Kniss, founder of Simplifying Life With Diabetes and host of The Healthy Diabetic Podcast. I help people living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) navigate the overwhelm, confusion, fear, and uncertainty of their daily decisions, so they can feel confident in their bodies and live without the constant worry and anxiety of going low, body image, and potential long-term complications. 🌐 Website: SimplifyingDiabetes.com📚 The Diabetes Nutrition Master Course: Start Learning💪 Work with me: More Than A1C - 1on1 Coaching 📩 Join my newsletter: Subscribe📞 Sign Up for a Free Call: Book Now👕 Apparel Store: Shop Here🎙 Donate to the Podcast: Contribute HereWays to Support the ShowLeave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyShare this episode with a diabuddyFollow me on Instagram: @TheHealthyDiabeticPod | @CoachK3nPodcast Disclaimer: Nothing that you hear on The Healthy Diabetic Podcast should be considered medical advice or otherwise; please always consult your medical TEAM before making any changes to your Diabetes management.Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode.Support the show